Parents need to be on the same page regarding their child’s learning disabilities, experts say As kids head back to school, some children with learning disabilities will have more weighing on them than a backpack and the worry of […]
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After-school programs keep kids active
Keeping children active after school can be a challenge. Signing them up for an after-school program can have both health and social benefits. “After-school programs offer a different experience for a child’s social and academic aptitude development,” says Dr. Paul […]
Ottawa-based publisher offers educational selection for kids
DC Canada Education brings innovative learning into classrooms, homes Are your children starting school this year? Would you like to help them be the best they can and enjoy learning? DC Canada Education Publishing is based right here in […]
‘It has truly been a game-changer for our family’
Everyone should have the opportunity to play sports. That’s the idea behind Ausome Ottawa. Liisa Vexler is co-founder of Ausome alongside husband Derek Firth. They have two sons, ages 10 and 12, and live an active lifestyle. While looking into […]
UCY wants to ‘get people’s imaginations going’
Across Canada, communities are finding opportunities for schools to innovate and adapt to a changing world. In Ottawa, Uniting for Children and Youth (UCY) is doing the same. A grassroots network of parents, students, educators, and community members, the organization […]
Invest in your child’s success early with EarlyON
The search for early childhood development options for preschool children can take parents in many different directions. Today’s parents are keen on focusing on school readiness early, to give their child the best possible start when they begin kindergarten. This […]
The best lesson planner is nature
Forest schools allow children to explore and learn through inquiry and play “Every day at forest school is different,” says Alyssa Delle Palme, co-founder of Wild Roots Nature and Forest School, located at Macskimming Outdoor Education Centre in Cumberland. Students […]
Little speakers
Early identification of speech and language delays is crucial to a child’s life success, expert says Speech and language milestones are important and parents and caregivers need to pay careful attention to whether a child is meeting them or not. “Talk […]
Making the Leap From Grade 6 to Grade 7
For many Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students, moving from Grade 6 to Grade 7 can be a big change. They’ll go from being the oldest students in their school, to the youngest. And along with other changes – such […]
Kindergarten offers options
When it comes to registering your child for kindergarten, parents have lots of choices Across the city, kindergarten is on the minds of parents of children who are turning – or have already turned – four years old this year. […]